Ngaben

Ngaben is a cremation or cremation of Hindus in Bali, Indonesia. Ngaben event is a ritual performed to send the bodies to the next life. Bodies should be put asleep, and the families left behind will always think so (sleep). No tears, because the corpses are temporarily absent and will undergo final reinkarnasa or find relaxation at the Moksha (freedom from the wheel of death and reincarnation).

Appropriate day for this event is always discussed with people who understand. On this day, the body's corpse is placed in a coffin, dead. Peti-die is placed inside the sarcophagus that resembles the ox or the temple-shaped container made ​​of wood and paper. Form of an ox or a monastery brought to the cremation through a procession. The procession is not running on a straight road. This is to confuse evil spirits and keep him away from the corpse.

The highlight is the burning keluruhan Ngaben structure (Ox or temple made ​​of wood and paper), along with the corpses. The fire needed to liberate the spirit from the body and ease of reincarnation.

Ngaben not always done with segaera. For members of high caste, it is reasonable to perform this ritual within 3 days. But for members of lower castes, the bodies first buried and then, usually in a group event for a village, cremated.

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Garuda Wisnu Kencana

Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park (English: Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park), abbreviated GWK, is a tourist park on the southern island of Bali. Tourist park is located at Tanjung Nusa Dua, Badung regency, about 40 kilometers south of Denpasar, the provincial capital of Bali. In the garden area of this culture, is planned to set up a landmark or a mascot of Bali, which is a giant-sized statue of the god Vishnu who was riding his mount, Garuda, as high as 12 meters.

Area Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park located at an altitude of 146 meters above the ground surface or 263 feet above sea level.

In that area there is also the Statue of Garuda Wisnu just behind the Plaza is the Garuda Plaza where the statue of Garuda placed as high as 18 meters while. At present, Garuda Plaza became the focal point of a large hall carved limestone pillars which includes more than 4000 square meters of open space that is Lotus Pond. Limestone pillars colossal and monumental sculptures Lotus Pond, Garuda make a very exotic space. With a capacity room that can accommodate up to 7000 people, Lotus Pond have earned a good reputation as the perfect place to hold major international events.

There is also a statue of Vishnu's hand, which is part of the statue of the god Vishnu. This is one step closer to completing a full statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana. This work was placed temporarily in the area Tirta Agung.

GWK has several recreational areas including:

WISNU PLAZA

Wisnu Plaza is the highest land in the area where our place while GWK is the most important part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana statue of Vishnu.

At a certain time today, there will be some traditional performance with a magnificent statue of Vishnu Bali as a backdrop. Because the location is high, you can see the panoramic surroundings. Statue of Wisnu, as the focal point of Vishnu Plaza, surrounded by fountains and water wells in the nearby holy that he never dry even during the dry season.

Giri Somaka Parahyangan placed next to a statue of Wishnu. This place was water, which historically have been trusted by the people in the area as a blessing with a strong magical powers to cure illness and asked the gods of rain during the dry season. Because of its location on high ground (on the hill), this natural phenomenon is considered a holy man and was locally believed to be holy water.

STREET THEATER

Street Theater is the starting point and final visit to Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park. Here we can find many shops and restaurants in one place and where all the celebrations going on.

You can get souvenirs and merchandise Bali GWK GWK especially in Bali Souvenir Shop and Art Market. We can even find a Balinese spa and aromatherapy products in this store. While here, why not try the foot reflexology Bali after a walk. We can taste good food at the best price only in our food court, Food Theatre, and our newest restaurant, The Home with a package of all you can eat.

At several times a day, we can enjoy shopping and dining while accompanied by the performance of Bali especially like barong, Rindik and parades.

LOTUS POND

Lotus Pond is the largest outdoor area at the Garuda Wisnu Kencana (GWK) and Cultural Park, most likely, in Bali. Thus, the Lotus Pond is a great place and just to hold large-scale outdoor events.

Over the years, GWK has been trusted for large scale was held, both nationally and internationally, the show at the Lotus Pond, like music concerts, international meetings, large parties. Lotus Pond is a unique place with limestone pillars at the sides and the majestic statue of Garuda in the background.

Lotus Pond lotus begins. Lotus is the main symbol of beauty, prosperity, and fertility. Vishnu is also always carry a lotus in her hand and almost all the gods of the Hindu god who sits in the lotus or bring flowers.

Some interesting facts is that the lotus plant grows in water, has its roots in the illus or mud, and spreading flowers in the air above. Thus, the lotus symbolizes human life and also that the cosmos.

Lotus root deep in mud is the material life. Shaft passing through the water symbolizes the existence of the astral world. Flowers floating on the water and open to the sky is emblematical spiritual being.

INDRALOKA GARDEN

This park is named after the heavenly god Indra Indraloka because of the beautiful panoramic view. Indraloka Garden is one of the most favorite place in the Garuda Wisnu Kencana medium for a little party, gathering and wedding ceremonies. We can see the view from the top Indraloka Bali Garden

AMPHITHEATER

Amphitheatre is an outdoor place for special performances by well-designed acoustics. Every afternoon you can watch the famous Kecak dance and free which is about 18.30 s / d 19:30 AM. Even Kecak dance can be collaborated with other regions.

TIRTA AGUNG

Tirta Agung is the perfect outdoor space for the intermediate event. You can also visit the statue of Vishnu's hand, part of the statue of Garuda Wisnu Kencana is located nearby.

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Tanah Lot

'Tanah Lot' is a tourist attraction in Bali, Indonesia. Here there are two temples located on top of a boulder. One is located above the boulder and the other is located on a cliff similar to the Uluwatu Temple. Pura Tanah Lot temple is part of Dang heaven. Pura Tanah Lot sea temple is a place of worship of the gods guard the sea.

LEGEND

According to legend, this temple was built by a Brahmin who wander from Java. He is a successful Nirartha Danghyang strengthens the belief of the Balinese will Hinduism and build Sad Paradise on the 16th century. At that time the ruler of Tanah Lot, Bendesa Beraben, jealous of him because his followers began to leave and follow Danghyang Nirartha. Bendesa Beraben Nirartha Danghyang told to leave the Tanah Lot. She agreed and before leaving Tanah Lot, his strength to move boulders with stones to the middle of the beach (not into the sea) and built temples there. She also changed her shawl into a snake temple guards. The snake is still there today and scientifically this snake, including species of sea snakes that have a characteristic flat tail like a fish, striped yellow and black color has 3 times more potent venom of cobra. End of the legend states that Bendesa Beraben 'finally' a follower Danghyang Nirartha.

LOCATION

Sights lots of land located in the Village Beraban Kediri Tabanan District, about 13 miles west of Tabanan. North of Tanah Lot Temple there is a temple situated on a cliff jutting into the sea. This cliff temple connect with the land and shaped like a bridge (arch). Tanah Lot, famous as a beautiful place to watch the sunset (sunset), tourists usually crowded in the afternoon to see the beauty of the sunset here.

FACILITIES

From the parking lot leading to the temple area found many art shops and food stalls or just a tavern. Also available is a toilet cleaner that the rent is cheap enough for domestic tourists bag though.



Temple ceremony or feast at the temple is celebrated every 210 days, the same as pretending the others. The fall close to the celebration of Galungan and Kuningan is precisely on Holy Day Cemeng Langkir Buda. At that time, people who pray will pray at the temple is crowded.

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